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Volume 2, No. 7 (Trade lotnds TRADEWINDS Thursday, February 8, 1973 - i n s i jtl. ' p--4- j , s T i i Zohreh Valyzadeh, Tehran, Iran. Foreign Students- There are many foreign students here at UtahTechnical College. These students are from places such as Pakistan, Iran, and E ngland. The foreign students who have chosen to receive their education from U.T.C., come to school through company scholorstups, personal expenses, and with the help of their families. Traveling expenses from their foreign home lands, school tuition, and living expenses often run into thousands of dollars for these students. The foreign students who have successfully completed their courses, return back to their countries. Jobs are given to these students on their arrival home. Eleven foreign students are presently enrolled at U.T.C. Nazir Ahmad, a student from Pakistan is one of the eleven students presently enrolled. When Nazir first arrived in the United States, he attended Weber State College in Ogden, Utah. Later he transferred to U.T.C. where General Education C;3cBl? 8(ogdgD(o?gD 8 D o requirements were not required, for a person to enter into a chosen field. After completing his training here at Utah Technical College, he plans to attend Weber State College, to receive his B.S. degree. Then Nazir will return back to Pakistan, where he will use his training to operate his presently owned business. Presntly Nazir is enrolled in a Television and Radio Technology class, taught in the evenings. He also plans to .enter into Late Machine Box Shop and Auto Body classes, before transferring. Nazir says: "The teachers are very helpful in teaching me the skills, I will someday take back to my country." Many times the foreign students feel like they're strangers, because they are a different nationality. These students are willing to make friends and would like to feel welcome. Since these students are away from their families, please try to make them feel at home. Get to know them and become friends. One of the things that has happened recently that most students are aware of is the modification in the men's hair standard policy. The call for the change was initially requested by approximately thirty students from the business department who simultaneously appeared at the Dean's office after being told they would not be accepted in classes if they did not have their hair cut by Monday, January 15. Students then met with Dean Kearney, Advisor to student body LaVar Rockwood, Business Department Chairman Blaine Wilson, and two faculty members from the Business Department. Dean Kearney then made the announcement that the hair standard would be reviewed. An ad hoc committee was formed for the review purposes at President Sorensen's request. Both faculty and students appeared on the committee, with administration sitting in, but having no vote. In a meeting held during the third week of the month it was decided that the standards would remain the same. In another meeting of the committee, following the first, on Monday, Jan. 22, a proposal for modification was introduced by Doug Hinkins, Public Relations Chairman for the Student Body Calttrtrar of (Ebtnttf: February 9, 1973 .Basketball Dixie at (Orem UTC. High) Dance 9: 00 February 11 ... Start of Nation PBL Week February 12 Lincon's Birthday February 14 Caiieer Day (PBL) Valentines Day February 16 Sweetheart Dance 8:30 Cafeteria Basketball at Rangely (Rangely, Colorado) February 17 end of national PBL week February 19 . Washington's Birthday February 22 Movie at Fox Theatre "Butterflies are free Council. Doug was very concerned over the fact that the grooming standard did not allow for the longer hair fashions. He was also concerned that the grooming standard allowed slightly longer hair on the sides of the head but not in the back. One of the problems with modifying the standard was the question of how to define when a student's hair is too long. Doug then proposed that the hair standard be modified to aHow hair to be above the bottom of adress collar, and over the ear with allowance that the bottom of the ear be left showing. The proposal was accepted by the ad hoc committee unami-mously.The next day, Tuesday 23, announcements were made in the classes informing students of the change. The new additions to the grooming standard was then drawn up and circulated throughout the school, both to students and faculty. Apparently students are satisfied with the change, as there have been no open disagreements. Editorial. . . Should Hair Be An Issue In Gaining Admittance? Students' chances of being employed, and the opportunity for students to be recruited for jobs from our sdhool has been the major consideration in re-evaluating the grooming standards at Utah Tech. Many recruiters have absolutely refused to hire students from our school unless the image the students portray is that defined by our past grooming standards. During the re-evaluationby the ad hoc committee, the school's purpose was discussed. It was suggested that the purpose of the technical school is to educate and prepare students to obtain employment after graduation. If this purpose is not fulfilled than the school has failed. If the students are refused jobs by employers, then the Iong-hair-no-job is well taken. But there are a few considerations that haven't been much of an issue. One consideration is when the major criteria for accepting or rejecting prospective students is the length of their hair. Certainly, if a person's hair length far exceeds the standard, it should be taken into account. But should it be taken as a major point in the admittance proceedure? Other things should take first prioritythe attitude of the prospective student and his possibilities of academic success. And finally, can the school really help the student to become successful and happy through the course of his life? If hair is a main consideration in the admittance process, and that one point is the capital issue, then would the school, in that case, be overlooking more meaningful points in the judgement of that person? I have seen at least one person that came to UTC with a very good attitude and desire to learn. He sought admittance to the school at the beginning of this quarter, and was denied admittance until he had fulfilled one requirement to cut his hair. He was so frustrated he walked out the door and decided not to come back. When the hair standard becomes the prime factor in accepting or rejecting probable students, with no other considerations, then there must be other alternatives, one being a modification of the standard. Fortunately a few people were willing to consider modification. Now only the future will tell if the longer-look at UTC will affect the employer's desire to hire or pass by. But who knows? Sometimes a thing is only proven by test. It's good to know we're going to try. J

Volume 2, No. 7 (Trade lotnds TRADEWINDS Thursday, February 8, 1973 - i n s i jtl. ' p--4- j , s T i i Zohreh Valyzadeh, Tehran, Iran. Foreign Students- There are many foreign students here at UtahTechnical College. These students are from places such as Pakistan, Iran, and E ngland. The foreign students who have chosen to receive their education from U.T.C., come to school through company scholorstups, personal expenses, and with the help of their families. Traveling expenses from their foreign home lands, school tuition, and living expenses often run into thousands of dollars for these students. The foreign students who have successfully completed their courses, return back to their countries. Jobs are given to these students on their arrival home. Eleven foreign students are presently enrolled at U.T.C. Nazir Ahmad, a student from Pakistan is one of the eleven students presently enrolled. When Nazir first arrived in the United States, he attended Weber State College in Ogden, Utah. Later he transferred to U.T.C. where General Education C;3cBl? 8(ogdgD(o?gD 8 D o requirements were not required, for a person to enter into a chosen field. After completing his training here at Utah Technical College, he plans to attend Weber State College, to receive his B.S. degree. Then Nazir will return back to Pakistan, where he will use his training to operate his presently owned business. Presntly Nazir is enrolled in a Television and Radio Technology class, taught in the evenings. He also plans to .enter into Late Machine Box Shop and Auto Body classes, before transferring. Nazir says: "The teachers are very helpful in teaching me the skills, I will someday take back to my country." Many times the foreign students feel like they're strangers, because they are a different nationality. These students are willing to make friends and would like to feel welcome. Since these students are away from their families, please try to make them feel at home. Get to know them and become friends. One of the things that has happened recently that most students are aware of is the modification in the men's hair standard policy. The call for the change was initially requested by approximately thirty students from the business department who simultaneously appeared at the Dean's office after being told they would not be accepted in classes if they did not have their hair cut by Monday, January 15. Students then met with Dean Kearney, Advisor to student body LaVar Rockwood, Business Department Chairman Blaine Wilson, and two faculty members from the Business Department. Dean Kearney then made the announcement that the hair standard would be reviewed. An ad hoc committee was formed for the review purposes at President Sorensen's request. Both faculty and students appeared on the committee, with administration sitting in, but having no vote. In a meeting held during the third week of the month it was decided that the standards would remain the same. In another meeting of the committee, following the first, on Monday, Jan. 22, a proposal for modification was introduced by Doug Hinkins, Public Relations Chairman for the Student Body Calttrtrar of (Ebtnttf: February 9, 1973 .Basketball Dixie at (Orem UTC. High) Dance 9: 00 February 11 ... Start of Nation PBL Week February 12 Lincon's Birthday February 14 Caiieer Day (PBL) Valentines Day February 16 Sweetheart Dance 8:30 Cafeteria Basketball at Rangely (Rangely, Colorado) February 17 end of national PBL week February 19 . Washington's Birthday February 22 Movie at Fox Theatre "Butterflies are free Council. Doug was very concerned over the fact that the grooming standard did not allow for the longer hair fashions. He was also concerned that the grooming standard allowed slightly longer hair on the sides of the head but not in the back. One of the problems with modifying the standard was the question of how to define when a student's hair is too long. Doug then proposed that the hair standard be modified to aHow hair to be above the bottom of adress collar, and over the ear with allowance that the bottom of the ear be left showing. The proposal was accepted by the ad hoc committee unami-mously.The next day, Tuesday 23, announcements were made in the classes informing students of the change. The new additions to the grooming standard was then drawn up and circulated throughout the school, both to students and faculty. Apparently students are satisfied with the change, as there have been no open disagreements. Editorial. . . Should Hair Be An Issue In Gaining Admittance? Students' chances of being employed, and the opportunity for students to be recruited for jobs from our sdhool has been the major consideration in re-evaluating the grooming standards at Utah Tech. Many recruiters have absolutely refused to hire students from our school unless the image the students portray is that defined by our past grooming standards. During the re-evaluationby the ad hoc committee, the school's purpose was discussed. It was suggested that the purpose of the technical school is to educate and prepare students to obtain employment after graduation. If this purpose is not fulfilled than the school has failed. If the students are refused jobs by employers, then the Iong-hair-no-job is well taken. But there are a few considerations that haven't been much of an issue. One consideration is when the major criteria for accepting or rejecting prospective students is the length of their hair. Certainly, if a person's hair length far exceeds the standard, it should be taken into account. But should it be taken as a major point in the admittance proceedure? Other things should take first prioritythe attitude of the prospective student and his possibilities of academic success. And finally, can the school really help the student to become successful and happy through the course of his life? If hair is a main consideration in the admittance process, and that one point is the capital issue, then would the school, in that case, be overlooking more meaningful points in the judgement of that person? I have seen at least one person that came to UTC with a very good attitude and desire to learn. He sought admittance to the school at the beginning of this quarter, and was denied admittance until he had fulfilled one requirement to cut his hair. He was so frustrated he walked out the door and decided not to come back. When the hair standard becomes the prime factor in accepting or rejecting probable students, with no other considerations, then there must be other alternatives, one being a modification of the standard. Fortunately a few people were willing to consider modification. Now only the future will tell if the longer-look at UTC will affect the employer's desire to hire or pass by. But who knows? Sometimes a thing is only proven by test. It's good to know we're going to try. J